It was a great day - Defoe

Jermain Defoe hailed a "massive" win for Sunderland as his two goals helped down fellow strugglers Aston Villa 3-1 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Defoe scored in the 72nd minute to put the hosts 2-1 up and then added his second of the afternoon in injury time to end a run of five successive defeats for the Wearsiders and move them within four points of safety.

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